2015 australian wedge tail eagle one ounce silver coin

Item Information

Dimensions (mm)

40.6 x 40.6 x 4mm

Weight (carats)

1 carats

Year

2015

Silver Coin

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of
the biggest eagles in the world. Found throughout mainland Australia,
Tasmania and southern New Guinea, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle has a wingspan
of up to 2.7 metres, and displays a long, wedge-shaped tail and
feathered legs.

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This majestic bird is known to soar through the sky
for hours on end, frequently reaching altitudes of up to 2,000 metres.
In the heat of the day, the eagle makes use of hot thermal air currents
that drift up from the ground to reach these dizzying heights, whilst
expending little energy.

The Wedge-Tailed Eagle can be found from sea
level areas to alpine regions, though they favour forested land and
open country, to rainforests and coastal heaths. They can often be seen
perched in trees and on rocks and cliffs, from where they have a clear
view of their surroundings, enabling them to defend their territory and
identify prey.
The 2015 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver
Bullion Coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver, and
issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. This coin
has an unlimited worldwide mintage.

DESIGN
The
coin’s reverse depicts an impressive Wedge-Tailed Eagle in mid-flight as
it prepares to land on a tree branch. The design also includes the
inscription AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE, the 2015 year-date and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER
The
Perth Mint commissioned American sculptor and engraver, John M.
Mercanti, the 12th chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. John Mercanti
created the reverse design of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin and
has produced more coin and medal designs than any other employee in the
history of the U.S. Mint.

PRESENTATION
The Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Bullion Coin is presented in an acrylic capsule.

$34.00 USD

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